And that had some members of the family on the fairgrounds Wednesday working with livestock when temperatures were very hot. The Thurys appreciated Thursday’s cooler temperatures, but knew the relief could be short lived.

But fair administration is optimistic people who don't have a specific connection to the fair like the Larsons and Thurys will make their way out too.

"I think once fair season is in people's blood, they're excited to come out to the fair rain or shine, hot or cold, whatever the weather's going to throw at us," marketing and events coordinator Candi Hettinger said.

The fair has different promotions in place such as reduced admission Monday morning for bringing a food item to donate at the gate. And it's been using social media and advertising to draw fairgoers.

"Do a lot of grassroots marketing by getting our event guides out there and getting them in people's hands several weeks before the fair," Hettinger said.

The fair has medical personnel ready to respond if needed whether you decide to make a last minute stop or are a grandparent who wouldn't miss it for anything.

"And we got air conditioning in our motor home, so that's a good thing too," Larson said.

The fair has medical personnel on site roaming the grounds 24 hours a day during the event. It also has a first aid station set up near the grandstand.